---
typeId: term
recordId: blob-reference
fields:
  title: Blob Reference
  definition: A document field or manifest entry that refers to a blob by DASL CID.
  order: 890
  usage:
    - A blob reference does not prove the bytes are locally present.
  sourceDocument: /home/johnb/Downloads/benac_terms_and_definitions_v0_1.md
  sourceVersion: 0.1 Terminology Draft
  sourceDate: 2026-05-02
  sourceSections:
    - 9. Blob and content-addressed storage terminology
---
